serrano

noun

ser·​ra·​no sə-ˈrä-(ˌ)nō 

si-

plural serranos

: a small very hot chili pepper that is red when mature

Examples of serrano in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Measuring between 50,000 to 100,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), the peppers are spicier than cayenne and serrano peppers but fall below habanero peppers. —Andrea Margolis, FOXNews.com, 4 June 2025

To get to the bottom of the spice mystery, experts at The Ohio State University collected powdered samples from 10 pepper varieties including serrano, Scotch bonnet, and Chile de árbol. —Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 14 May 2025

A couple of pickled serrano chilis give an extra pop. —Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 May 2025

The type of peppers used plays a crucial role in determining both the heat level and flavor profile, with options like habaneros, jalapeños, and serranos contributing their own unique tastes. —Katie Rosenhouse, Southern Living, 8 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Mexican Spanish, from Spanish serrano, adjective, montane, highland, from sierra mountain range — more at sierra

First Known Use

circa 1972, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for serrano

• chicano
• hispano
• solano
• soprano
• americano
• castellano
• cebuano
• mexicano
• llano
• mano